PA 1102 - Introduction to the Law and Paralegal Profession
3 Credits
Introduces the student to the paralegal profession, the role paralegals play in the legal system, paralegal ethical obligations, and employment opportunities for paralegals. Students will learn about the elements of American law, state and federal court systems, civil and criminal law, including tort law, constitutional law, administrative law, and legal analysis.
Pre-Requisites Both of these groups:
1.One of these two: EAP 0099, ENG 0099 (Minimum grade: 1.67 GPA Equivalent)
And
2. Any one of these three: READ 0093, READ 0094, READ 0099
OR
ENG 1108
Major Content Areas
Introduction to the law, paralegal profession, ethics, and employment opportunities
State and federal court systems
Civil law-Torts
Criminal law
Constitutional law
Administrative law
Legal analysis
Learning Outcomes
Recognize, interpret, and distinguish between state and federal court systems.
State, apply, and analyze the basic concepts of criminal, tort, constitutional, and administrative law.
Summarize the facts of a case, explain the applicable law, apply the law to the facts, and reach a legal conclusion for a basic legal issue.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the paralegal profession and employment opportunities.
Recall, interpret, and analyze the basic rules of legal professional responsibility, ethics, and confidentiality.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the sources and purposes of the law.
Develop, use, and discuss a basic legal vocabulary.
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